Liverpool-bound Keita registered eight goals and as many assists in 31 Bundesliga appearances in 2016/17, and has started all three of Leipzig's top-flight outings so far this term, opening his account for the campaign against Hamburg.

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Leipzig record signing Kevin Kampl - a second-half substitute last time out - is expected to make his full debut in Keita's stead.